Dental Hygienists Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #24 of 50 · NM
4.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $94,890 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $95,940
Employment 1,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $82,180P25 $86,300 Median $95,940P75 $99,960P90 $105,440
About 80% of dental hygienistss in New Mexico earn between $82,180 and $105,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental hygienists salary in New Mexico is $94,890, about 4.1% below the U.S. average ($98,990). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $99,260 | $102,810 | 120 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $98,600 | $97,720 | 100 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $97,620 | $98,970 | 160 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $95,900 | $94,360 | 810 |
| Farmington, NM | $90,420 | $90,590 | 120 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $82,120 | $86,850 | 120 |